There are many tools that can be used for low voltage and structured cabling. In this blog post, we will discuss the top 31 tools that are most commonly used in the industry. Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, but it should give you a good idea of the types of tools that are available to you.
We have been running polls in the Low Voltage Nation Facebook Group and asking our Ambassadors which tools they prefer. So here is the list!
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| 4-Pair Tester | Klein Tools VDV501-851 Cable Tester Kit with Scout Pro 3 |
| Scissors/Snips | Klein Tools 21010-6-SEN Free-Fall Snip |
| Cutters/Dikes/Diagonals | Klein Tools D2000-28 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Angled Head |
| Crimps | Klein Tools VDV226-011-SEN Crimper |
| Keystone Punch Down | V-Max I-Punch Down Termination tool |
| 66 110 Punch | Klein Tools VDV427-300 Impact Punchdown Tool, 66/110 Blade |
| Cable Comb | Panduit CBOT24K Cable Organizing Kit |
| Butt Set | Fluke Networks TS19 Telephone Test Set with Banana Jacks to Alligator Clips |
| Tone and Probe | Fluke Networks MT-8200-60-KIT IntelliTone Pro 200 Toner and Probe Kit |
| Label Printer | Brother Mobile PT-E550W Industrial Wireless Handheld Labeling Tool |
| Impact | Milwaukee 2551-20 M12 FUEL SURGE Compact Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. |
| Tweaker Screwdriver | Wiha 32085 5 Piece Insulated PicoFinish Precision Screwdriver Set |
| Magnepull | Magnepull XP1000-LC |
| Fish Tape | Klein Tools 56333 Fish Tape, Steel Wire Puller with Double Loop Tip |
| Fish Sticks | Labor Saving Devices 81-230 Wire Running Rod kit |
| Low Voltage Templates | Low Voltage Mounting Bracket Template |
| Drywall Saw | Milwaukee 48-22-0304F 6 in. Jab Saw with Plastic Handle |
| Hammer Drill | Milwaukee Electric Tools 2804-22 Hammer Drill Kit |
| SDS Plus/SDS Max | Milwaukee 2912-22 M18 Fuel 18V 1" SDS Plus Rotary Hammer |
| Tape Measure | Klein Tools 9225 Tape Measure, Heavy-Duty Measuring Tape with 25-Foot Double-Hook |
| Torpedo Level | Klein Tools 935RB Torpedo Level, 8-Inch Billet Magnetic Level |
| Impact Bits | Milwaukee 48-32-4006 40PC Shockwave Drill and Drive Set |
| 11 in 1 Screwdriver | Milwaukee 11-in-1 Multi-Tip Screwdriver |
| Flex Camera | Oiiwak Industrial Endoscope Camera 3.9mm Bore Scope Inspection Camera |
| Security Bits | DEWALT Screwdriver Set, Security, 31-Piece (DWAX200) |
| Pulling Pall | Pulling Pal - Low Voltage and Network Cable Installation Pulley |
| Heavy-Duty Multi Connector Compression Crimper | Klein Tools VDV212-008-SEN Compact Compression Crimper |
| CPT Cable Stripping Tools | Premium Coaxial Cable Cutter/Prepping Tool for RG59, RG6, RG7, and RG11 |
| Cable Certifier | Fluke Networks DSX2-5000 CableAnalyzer Copper Cable Certifier |
